About Gameloft

Here at Gameloft, we create moments of happiness for our players all over the world through exciting gaming experiences. This is our mission, and it has been the same for over 25 years. We are the proud creators of Asphalt, Dungeon Hunter, Modern Combat, and over 200 other great games.

There is a game for everyone, and we are now expanding to cross-platform games on PC and consoles, with titles such as Disney Speedstorm and Disney Dreamlight Valley, to provide our players with even more amazing adventures.

With more than 3,000 passionate Gamelofters across the globe, we take great pride in our differences and draw on them to create games just as diverse as we are.

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to work with a bold and talented group of people, don’t hesitate to join the game

Job Description

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON

Main challenge

We are looking for a Lead VFX Artist to lead the VFX discipline across our games, combining strong artistic expertise with team coordination, visual direction, and pipeline development. You will work closely with the Art Director and key stakeholders across the studio to ensure a consistent visual and technical quality across all VFX, while supporting project and studio goals.

You will oversee the VFX process from initial concepts and prototyping through implementation, iteration, optimisation, and final delivery. Working with our proprietary engine and in-house tools, you will also contribute to the evolution of our VFX workflows, standards, and technology.

What it means on a daily basis

- VFX Team Leadership: Oversee and coordinate the VFX team,



establish priorities, and ensure deadlines and quality targets are met. Identify and remove systemic blockers early and proactively adjust resources and scope.
- Visual Direction & Quality: Work with the Art Director to ensure visual and technical unity across all VFX. Review completed work against artistic, technical, and gameplay requirements and advance VFX quality through regular reviews.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate with Art Leads, Producers, Gameplay, Tech Art, Engineering, and other teams. Provide constructive feedback to internal and external partners.
- VFX Pipeline: Oversee the entire VFX pipeline, from initial concept and prototyping through implementation, iteration, optimisation, and final delivery.
- Standards & Workflows: Establish and maintain VFX standards, workflows, tools, and best practices. Ensure effects meet performance and platform requirements.
- Team Development: Participate in recruitment, mentor VFX artists, and foster team growth and development.

What success will look like

After 3 months, you will have built a strong understanding of the studio's projects, VFX workflows, team structure, and production requirements.



You will have established effective working relationships with the Art Director and key stakeholders across the studio.

After 6 months, you will be independently driving VFX priorities, supporting the team in delivering against project goals, and contributing to the evolution of VFX standards, workflows, and quality across the studio.

Who you would be working with

You will report to the Studio Art Director and work closely with VFX artists, Art Leads, Producers, Gameplay, Tech Art, Engineering, and other art and development teams. You will also collaborate with internal and external partners throughout the production process.

Your recruitment journey

- HR Screen Call
- Test
- Second Interview
- Final Interview

Where this role can take you

This role can offer opportunities to deepen your expertise in VFX leadership, expand your responsibilities across the wider art discipline, and contribute to the development of VFX standards, workflows, and technology. You will also have access to development opportunities, mentorship, coaching, or internal mobility depending on business and individual opportunities.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

- Demonstrated advanced expertise in real-time VFX for games, supported by a strong portfolio.
- Strong knowledge of visual effects techniques for creating real-time VFX in a 3D game engine.
- Strong knowledge of industry-standard game engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or CryEngine.
- Solid understanding of game development and how VFX contribute to gameplay, visual feedback, and the overall player experience.
- Experience creating parti

📌 Lead VFX Artist (España)
🏢 Gameloft Barcelona
📍 España